Procalcitonin

降钙素原

英文解释

Procalcitonin (PCT) is a peptide precursor of the hormone calcitonin, the latter being involved with calcium homeostasis.Procalcitonin is a biomarker that is generally elevated in bacterial infections.

中文解释

降钙素原是激素降钙素的肽前体，降钙素与钙稳态有关。降钙素原是一种生物标志物，在细菌感染中通常升高。

参考文献

[1]. Hamade B, et al. Procalcitonin: Where Are We Now? Crit Care Clin. 2020 Jan;36(1):23-40.